Dramatic Conflict and the Actor’s Craft
The technique of inner action harvests groundbreaking techniques that guide us away from resorting to imitation or predictable actions. Adult. Admission with instructor permission.
Technically Magic (fall 2025)
This course introduces youth and adults to the essentials of theatre lighting, audio engineering, and digital cue composition. By the end of the course, students will have a foundational understanding of these technical aspects of theatre production….
Sunshine Coast Festival of the Performing Arts 2026 – Speech and Dramatic Arts
This class will lay the groundwork for successful presentation of your work at the Sunshine Coast Festival of the Performing Arts 2026. Instructor permission. Ages 11-Adult.
DRAMA Maker’s Lab
Ages 9+. For kids (and adults) who love creating drama with their hands! If being on stage is not your goal, but you still love theatre craft – this is the class for you.
IMPROV – Long Form / Narrative
The study of Long Form – Narrative Improv is not Theatre Sports.At its core is the development of sustained storytelling. All ages 14+ – Adult.
“The Play’s the Thing” Course (Puss ‘n Boots)
A play production course for 10-14 year-olds. With established cast (and newcomers by audition).
The FUNdamentals of Theatre (fall 2025)
Ages 6 – 9 years. Discover the FUNdamentals of theatrical performance!
Magic in the Moment 2 (fall 2025)
INTERMEDIATE Ages 10-14.
Discover the magic in the present moment, bond with your team, create amazing memories and stories, build confidence and develop new skills.
Magic in the Moment 1 (fall 2025)
BEGINNER Ages 10-14 years. Begin your theatre training and get in touch with the magic of the present moment! “Find where the funny is.” “Find where the connection is.”
Inner Actions Improvisations Workshop
These sessions with Gabe and Sally will bring unexpected inner strength and commitment into your creative life. Admission with instructor permission.
Technically Magic
This course introduces youth to the essentials of theatre lighting, audio engineering, and digital cue composition. By the end of the course, students will have a foundational understanding of these technical aspects of theatre production….
The Brave Little Tailor, Part Deux
DTS is thrilled to offer a production course for 10-14 year-olds. With established cast (and newcomers by audition) we will create a five-show run at the Heritage Playhouse.
Magic in the Moment 3 (spring 2025)
Expand your theatre training and get in touch with the magic of the present moment! Together we are stronger, safer, wiser and more creative. ADVANCED Ages: 10 -14 years.
Magic in the Moment 1 (spring 2025)
Discover the magic in the present moment, bond with your team, create amazing memories and stories, build confidence and develop new skills. BEGINNER Ages 10-14 years.
The FUNdamentals of Theatre (spring 2025)
Discover the FUNdamentals of theatrical performance! Recommended ages: 6-9 years.
Cinematic Storytelling
A 12-session experiential learning course for youth designed for the Driftwood Theatre School, September–December 2024.
Festival 2025, Speech and Dramatic Arts: Presentations April 25th
We will explore the different focus and emphasis required to perform poetry, prose and drama, including Shakespeare. Instructor permission. Ages 11-23 years
Hero’s Craft: From Myth to Method
Myth & Method: Deep Dive into Meisner and Storytelling is an intensive acting class designed for young adults and adults who are ready to engage in serious, transformative work.
The FUNdamentals of Theatre
Discover the FUNdamentals of theatrical performance! Recommended ages: 6-9 years.
Parent and Child: Creating Together
This class is for 5 to 9-year-olds with their parents and other important adults in their lives.This is an opportunity for shared inter-age connection and growth.
Magic in the Moment 3
Expand your theatre training and get in touch with the magic of the present moment! Together we are stronger, safer, wiser and more creative. ADVANCED Ages: 10 -14 years.
Magic in the Moment 1
Discover the magic in the present moment, bond with your team, create amazing memories and stories, build confidence and develop new skills. BEGINNER Ages 10-14 years.
Transformers 2: The Play’s the Thing
In our second semester, students will be using the characterization skills honed in Term 1 to tackle a scripted play, studying all aspects of the actor’s process from audition through to performance.
Improv to Festival Term 2
The goal of this class is to prepare participants for presentation in the 2024 Sunshine Coast‘s “50th Anniversary” Festival of the Performing Arts.